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Judaism Blooms Each Summer… In Jackson, Mississippi
You may not picture central Mississippi as central to Jewish life. But every summer, one of the most dynamic Jewish ...
Living a Legacy Down South
This month I made a big move. After a year spent in Jerusalem, I moved to Jackson, Mississippi to serve ...
“But What Do Your Parents Think?” (Part II)
Happy (Almost) Father’s Day!Here is our second installment of “But What Do Your Parents Think?” This time, we’re sharing the ...
“But What Do Your Parents Think?” (Part I)
Around Mother’s Day last month, we started wondering what the Jewish mothers (and fathers!) thought about their sons and daughter ...
Historical Connections
This is my first week as the historian for the ISJL. I’ve been so warmly welcomed here—and am already finding connections ...
Southern & Jewish Hospitality
What began years ago has now become a very common event in our Delta community of Greenwood, Mississippi: we host ...
Flying the Friendly Skies
I’m what you would call a reluctant business traveler. While I am the director of the Education Department of the ...
The Tupelo Tornado, Temple, and Church: A Story of Friendship
Today’s guest post comes from Bob M. Schwartz, a member of Temple B’nai Israel in Tupelo, Mississippi. His thoughts can ...
May This Phenomenal Woman’s Memory Be a Blessing
This morning, the world learned that we lost a great voice in literature and civil rights.Maya Angelou was born in ...
Southern (Jewish) Exposure
My last year has been full of change: I got married. My husband got a new job, out of state. ...